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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
NAPoLEoN,s HOME.
The House In Which the CASTOR Empress
Josephine Expired.
Edward King, in Boston Journal.

Edward King, in Boston Journal
Invent the other day to Malmaison, the
old home Of Napoleon and Josephine, and
the quiet old-fash.sned mansion in which
Josephine died. had not been there since
1867, at which time the Imperial Govern
ment had organized a complete Napoleonic
museum in the old place. The library,
where Napoleon had worked out his cam
paigns, the boudoirs, the Salons were all
fitted with the furniture which had done
duty in the early days Of the first empire,
and one would almost imagine, while
strolling from room to room, that the Lit
tie Corporal would suddenly appear and in
curt tones inquire to what the intrusion
was due, The small bedroom in which
Napoleon slept on an ordinary camp bed
stead was filed with his old clothes and
cooked hats; and his favorite books were
thrown down as if they had just quilted the
impatient imperial hand, which they some
times did, in a great hurry, as Napoleon
would pitch book even out Of a travelling
carriage if he happened to find any thing
which was not in harmony. with his own
notions. During his Austrian and Rus
sian campaigns he had light carriage fit
ted up with a compact library, and it is
said that one of the duties of the aide-de
camp who followed this camp was the res
cuing from the mud of the war-worn roads
of the time the books which Napoleon SHE'D
into the air when he disliked them.
Malmaison was dreadfully cut up during
the Franco-German war, and to-day there
is but little left Of the old-fashioned couni
try house. Some of the rooms are So un
safe that visitors are requested not to ven
ture on their shaky floors or,under 'theii
ancient ceilings. The library is especially
dilapidated. Not book remains in it, ant
the concierge who shows visitors over the
house dwells with kind of ferocious en-
phasis upon the mischief which the Prus
sian headquarters officers did during theil
long sojourn there The beautiful parl
into which Napoleon used to pass from I
little. draw-bridge rugged over a moat di
rectly from. his private bedroom is being
parceled out and sold to the rich landlord
of the ncighborhood. The magnificent al
ley of sycamore which leads to the chateau
is now unkempt and somewhat desolate
and there is NOME of the old time life o
gaiety at Malmaison save when joyou
party of litterateurs or painters penetrat
the old domain on their capricious.way t
Bougival for rowing or driving parties.
Invent into the little room in which Jc
sephine breathed her Last. 1t was as des
olate and forlorn as that Of some old co
onial mansion on the Eastern coast 9
America. Life and thought had gon
away cit seemed impossible to believ
that in the suite of rooms adjoining wer
once assembled the most brilliant collet
ton of French poets that has been know
in the last two centuries.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
He Filled the Prescription.
american Analyst.

A gentleman received a note from his
lawyer which he was unable to decipher.
On his way to his Office he met friend at
the door Of drug store. The friend, after
,vainly attempting to read the note, sug'
gested that they step inside and hand it ia
the druggist, without comment. The drug.
gist, after studying it in silence for few
minutes, stepped behind the prescription
case, and in short time retarned with q
bottle of medicine, duly labeled and bear
ing directions. When the gentleman saw
his lawyer he was informed that the note
was a,notice for him to call at his Office be
tween three and four o'clock. p. m. of the
followingHay. 1t is a pretty DIFFICULT mar
ter to ''stick" the regulation druggist
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
A MILLION A YEAR.

Che Rate ut Which the Population of the
United States Is Growing.
In round numbers the population of
the United States increases at the rate
of one million a year. The census of
1880 showed population of over
5o,OOO,0O0 and aose estimates based on
local ccnsuses give in 1886 100000
OF this increase about one-third is from
abroad. Two natives reach the stage of
action for ono foreign born resident.
The ratio of native increase must in tho
future be greater, as the native element
is constantly growing larger while the
foreign is about stationary. The immi-
grafton for 1885 was little larger than
that of 1884 and 1886 promises to ex-
coed the last but both years show de-
crease on several preceding years.
Many thoughtful persons are apprehen-
sive of future trouble throughthis rapid
increase of population, SO largely drawn
from foreign sources The spectacle of
from 800, 900 to 400, 900 foreigners be ng
absorbed annually into our industrial
force is one, they think, which can not
be continued without in time producing
serious disturbance. II should be
borne in mind that when foreigner
comes to this country and becomes a
part of its laboring force, he becomes
also part of its consuming force. In
many eases he does work in this country
which in his absence would be done in
Europe. Until the population ap-
~proaches the limit Of our producing
capacity, the foreigner may as well
work here. as in Europe. We now cx-
port grain and meats which are con-
sumed in Europe. and the product OF
the consumers labor is sent to u.s.
When the laborer comes over and works
in this country, he consumes more of
our agricultural product than when he
is in Europe and he only adds to the
consuming force. In time the foreign
immigration will decrease in actual
numbers, as it is already decreasing
relatively. The number of born Ameri-
cans is every year larger, and will in
crease for years; but tho inducements
for foreigners to come here will grow
less and less. The immigration ques-
ton is therefore largely one of the inn
aginatlon, so long as it is confined to
the Caucasian race. The politicians
who are disturbed over it live quarter
of a century too lac. This country
has passed successfully through the
danger they now think they see in the
future. Whatever peril there NAV have
been in that question when the Nation
was young and the native populat on
small has now pa 'sed away.-San
Francisco Cal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
FOR RHEUMATlCS.


seasonable suggestions as to the Best
Way of SubduiDg the Malady.
OF the feet and limbs particular care
should be taken. The shoes or boots
boots are the best ought to be strong,
of the best leather, and roomy enough
to permit warm worsted sock or stock
ing being worn. These should be soft,
and on no account should they be worn
after they become damp with perspira-
ton or otherwise. Those who suffer
from chronic rheumatism have often
weak right hearts; the blood does not
find its way back from the feet with
celebrity, and heat and perspiration are
the results. Thousands of people, not
only catch cold, but positively catch
Their deaths, through the feet. Why will
they not be warnedp Socks and stock
ings are cheap enough, yet know many
who spend pounds on their backs and
begrudge pence on their feet. Two
pairs of stockings or socks n weekP
This is not enough, reader. If you are
subject to rheumatism, or have an
idiosyncrasy that points that way, or If
you are ever troubled with acdity or
heartburn, change the socks once a
day. If you do, you will live to bless
the "Family Doctor" for giving you
this hint.
Flannel underclothing-or call il
wool-is not cure for chronic rheu-
matism, but it is so sure preventive
that l am just fed in urgently recon-
mcnding its use. Nay, further, without
holding extreme views, like the German
doctor, would advise patients who are
subject to rheumatism or rheumatic
govt TO adopt the wooden system of
clothing almost entirely, both by night
and by day. There is no reason at all
why the sheets of the bed should not DO
of wool, pillow-cascs alone being linen.
If this plan were. adopted there would
be but little chance, indeed, OF catching
chill in bed. ,.-.. -,
lwould carry my scheme of wooden
day clothing so far rs to permit neither
linen next to the skin nor, except on
particular and unavoidable dress occa-
sions, linen anywhere; and the same
rules should be carried out summer and
winter. Family Doctor, IN CaSSePS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
KIeptomaniao Geography.
buffalo Courier.l

They say that some actresses, and even
actors, do occasionally, in spells of absent
mindness, carry off hotel towels in their
peregrinations about the country, and the
towels usually bear the stamp Of the hotel
from which they had been taken, A
clerk in city hotel told an arounder
yesterday that last week he overheard Q
conversation between two actresses who
occupied room adjoining his One said
to- the other: my dear, did you visit
Rochester last, season." The reply was
.ssReally I've forgotten. Just wait mo-
ment while open my trunk and examine
my toWelsn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
Wellington on His Knees.
London SocietY.l

A capital story about the Iron Duke is
one which Sir Francis Doyle learned from
his father, to whom Wellington told it him
self in his own characteristic language
when the elder Doyle was dining at Apsley
House: "After the battle of Talavera
wanted theSpanish force to make move
slent, and called upon Cuesta to take the
necessary steps, but he demurred. He
said, by way of answer: For the honor Of
the Spanish Crown can not attend to the
directions of the British General, unless
that British General go upon his knees
and untreat me to follow his advice.
Now, wanted the thing done, while as tC
going down on my knees didn't care {
button, so down 1 plu nped."
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

A gentleman who had recently
united with the Methodist Church was
invited to play in brass band. De-
termined on doing nothing to bring dis
credit on his brethren, he called upon
his pastor and asked: brother Riggs
can man be Christian and play in a
brass band?" "a brass band?" ''Yes,
Brother Higgs" ''Cornet or from
bone?" Either" Mice fellows in
the bande" "Yes, frst-rate." "The
danger then, Brother Jones. is not so
much of your falling from grace, as for
the fellow who passes through the fiery
temptation Of hearing you practioe"-
fogls's Con.pGasoa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
Suffering W0manhood.

Too much effort can not be made to bring
to the attention of suffering womanhood the
great value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound as remedy for the diseases
of women. Such an one is the wife of Gen.
eral Barringer, Of Winston, N. c., and we
quote from the Generals letter as follows:
"Dear Mrs. Pinkham: Please allow me to
add my testimony to tho most excellent
medicinal qualities Of your Vegetable Com
pound. Mrs. Barringer was treated for
several years for what the physician called
LeucorrhGa and Prolapsus Uteri COM
bined. Iscnt her to Richmond, Va, where
she remained for six months under the
treatment of an eminent Physician without
any permanent benefit. She was induced
to try your medicine and after reasonable
time commenced to improve and is now
able to attend to her business and consid-
ers herself fully relieved" General Barrin.
ger is the proprietor of the American Ho-
tel, Winston, N. c., and is widely known
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

Colonel Ward Lamon, the biog-
rapher of Abraham Lincoln and marshal
of the District during Lincoln's admin
istration, will receive fee of $3.50, 600
in the case of the Choctaw Nation
against the United States, just dec ded
in the United States Supreme Court
The amount of the Judgment rendered
in favor of the Choctaws will aggregate
almost SS,000,000. Lannon's fee was
upon the contingency of gaining the
suit. He has devoted a number of years
10 the case. Chicago Tribuns.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

Now and then queer customer
presents himself at the stamp-window
of the post-oilice at Atlanta, Ga. The
other day an old negro, evidently in
from the mountains, called at the win
dow, and in voice of great earnest
ness inquired: Got any poslig keerds
for GriiiinP" "Yes, uncle. How many
will you have2" asked the clerk "A
quart, boss" came prompt answer.
The clerk laughed. and informed the
old darky that they were not selling
"poslig keerds' by the quart this week.
and the negro left, apparently with
some surprise that he could not be &C
commodated. -Atld,sta Consultation.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

Near Hawkinsville. Ga, recently, a
COW with crumpled horns was licking
her calf. and by some means the call
got its head in the circle of the horns
and could not get away. The COW be-
came excited. and in her efforts to get
rid Of the calf, strangled it and broke
her own neck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

The Bridgeton (Me. } Ne'cs contains
the following curious announcements;
'Dr. Wesley aud wife (nee Mrs. volney
Barkcr) visit in this town and Otis
field" In times like these. whom there
are not men enough in New England to
furnish more than one woman in three
with a husband. it is mighty lucky
girl who is born rs.-BoSton Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

WE would be pleased to know Of man
or woman who has never had headache or
seem to he universaltroubles little advice
may be in order, Why should persons
cram their stomachs with nauseating pur-
gative pills, ETC., which sicken and debili-
tate when such pleasant and sterling
remedy as Prickly Ash Bitters will act
mildly and effectively on the liver, kidney,
stomach and bowels, and at the same time
tone up and strengthen the whole system,
causing headache, constipation and all
such distressing evils to quickly disappear.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

'PA, why is girl called bellew asked
Clara 80, guess it is because of her
tongue" unfeelingly replied the old man.
N Y S.su
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

A SERIES Of practical talks to girls has
begun in Boston. With our girls the most
practical talk is the proposal Phi!adelphia
Call
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

Duey OH OostC
Legislation should be effected in every
State regulating the sale and use of the
many poisons rcsorted to by women in
their desperation to obtain beautiful COM
plexions, while there exists in DIR. Harterfs
Iron Tonic every requisite necessary to &C
complish the object without injuring the
healthier endangering life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

CHECK Colds and Bronchitis with Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

An Indiana woman has invented burg
lar alarm. For mercy's sake! Why does
she want to wake up the burglars when
they are asleep.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

II twenty-se zen inches. of snow give
three inches Of water, how much milk will
q cow give when fed on rutabaga turnips!
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

THERE is one recommendation for buck
wheat griddle-cakes as an article Of diet
They are always round If you want them.-
Loueu Citizen. -"t
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

"BurTEE has made no gains in strength
since last week" says market report
Who wants it to gain strength - PtoE'
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

AVERNoST man having invented cow
tail holder, I'd Bits wants to know what Is
the matter with the original cow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
Land for the Land|eSS I!

Among the varied and valuable premiums offered
TO subscribers of the OMAHA w EEkLY BEE
are three eighty-acre farms. One of these Is I'M.
proved with orchard and good frame house located
In Hall County ,Hebraska,nea Grand Island, agrow.
ing city Of 1000 population The other farms are To-
County, Iowa. Sample copies with full particulars
mailed free. Address THE BEE PUBLlbAs
ING COMPANY. Omaha. Nebraskn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

IT costs money to advertise, but it costs
more money not to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ill
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

sss Delicate Diseases ef either sex
radically cured. Send 10 cents In stamps
for book Address, Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

For THROAT DISEASES, CoUGHs, COLDS.
ETC., effectual relief is found in the use or
"Bro,on's bronchial Iroches." Price 70 cts
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

DICE seldom come out of the box the same
way. They are always getting ratified
Merchant TrdUeler. Frff
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

sWAITER, l see you have turtle soup on
the menu; is it mock turtle1' 'No, sir;
mud. " It'd Bits
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

THE printer makes us speak of kissing
''sub nosa." Well, that will do just as
we'll Washington Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

SICK and bilious headache, and all de-
rangements of stomach and bowels, cured
by DR.. Pieree's "Pellets'-or anti-bilious
granules. Is cents vial. No cheap boxes
TO allow waste of virtues. By druggists.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

WHEN does the captain of the ship COM
NIT self-mutilation. When he goes on
shore and leaves his hands behind him.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

You would not, perhaps, expect it, but it
is fact, that well water will sometimes
make people sick.--Boston Post. ai-..stes
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

MORO for corset factory-"We have
come to stay. "-Clyeland Leader.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

IN ancient times torches were used az
weddings. Now the torcher comes after
the 1ioneymoon.-N Y. Grdphic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

THE vital question: what is sausageF
is being discussed before Nebraska court.
1t is believed the jury will disagree. -Nor-
ristotcp Herald. .n. .t.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

"THIs is an age of wonders" said a man
as he made straw hat felt by touching itn
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

IT is strange, but true, that woman
with a new bonnet always carries her
psrasol closed-Nes Hseea Hll
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

WHY is sugar made in the old style prefer
able to that made in the new stylel Be-
cause it can't be beet.-Ihe Whip
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

THE ocean is.like good housewife-very
tiiy.-BoStoa Post. = +.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

A TRIAL balance: The baby's first rum
Hartford Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

A LAWN party is pleasant enough until IL
begins to rain. Then it becomes a forlorn
party.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

THE man that ought to suit you we'll
your tailor Whitehall Times.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. lsaao
Thompson's EyeWater. Druggists sell it25c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20

E.sA CLARK, u. s Architect, certines Il
the efficacy of Red Star Cough Cure. .
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
Pains and Aches

In various parts of the body, more particularly in
the back, shoulders and joints, are the unwelcome
indications that rheumatism has gained foothold,
and you are "ih for it' for a longer or shorter
period. Rheumatism is caused by Tactic acid in the
blood, and is cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
eradicates every impurlty from the blood, and fills
1t with richness and health.
II had been troubled for Some time with poor
appetite, particularly in the morning, and also had
frequent attacks of rheumatism. / commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparlla aud now my appetite ia
the best and the rheumatism has entirely left me-
c. ARENs, 3704 Emerald Avenue Chicago, ILL.,
"My wife has been troubled with rheumatism for
long time and her blood has been very poor Last
spring she had scrofula sores. got her some OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and taking 1T she began to
improve right away. She is not in theie troubled
ny rheumatism now, and the sores are all healed
HENRY RANSOM, Mt. Vernon, o. -
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
Tbe Duty Of state legislatures.

A MEAN temperature Ten degrees below
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-01-20
GENERAL.

Mrs Grundy says that alleged dec
orative art Is breaking out in new places
all along the fashionable line.-M Y.
Mai.
According to arecent estimate there
are twice as many pet dogs owned in
New York City as there were one year
ago.-M y Sun. i'e-A
"A genius in Troy has just invented
q stove that saves ,three-quarters of the
wood, while the ashes it makes pays for
the remainder. Boston Budget.
The Boston Transcript tells of a
spinster In that town who says that she
wants to got marfed because the Bible
says "there Is none good, not won."
AN unknown lunatio was captured
recently by officers at Springfield, Ky.
His paroxysms of violence only como
on when he hears some one inquire his
name. -Loatsoitie Courier-Jonrndl.
"A New York scientist declares that
the spirifer disjuncta and spirifer
me ostrialis exist side by side in the
same rocks. II is no wonder that we
have earthquakes aud see the rocks split
asunder.
"A cave has been discovered at Rush
ford, Mimi, which consists of three Dis
tinct rooms varying in width from four
to fifteen feet and making a total lungth
Of ninety-two feet. gIf is perfectly dry
and apparently shewn from the solid
rock. Chicago Times.
"A suburban paper announced before
the election. that James Tall and Madge
Van Rensselaer, were candidates for al
dermen is the Eleventh Assembly dis
trict Mr.. James Tallmadge Van Rens-
selaer is looking for the editor, loaded
with grape-shot. Pack.
but how can Mr.. Brown be ninety
years oldP You say he was born here.
and also tell me that the place was Set
tied only fifty years ago" "Ah, my
dear sir, y0u-sdo not recollect that the
town is extremely healthy. Asman
grows old remarkably fast in this glori-
Gus climate. Boston transcript
Mrs. Bartle. of Moorehead, Mimi,
WIS so impressed by a dream that a
robbcr had entered the house that she
| persuaded her husband to put all his
ready money in the bank. On his way
home from the bank he was stopped by
footpads who let him 60 after turning
his empty pockets inside out Chicago
Mail.
AT a recent dinner party in Boston,
Mass. six thousand red roses orna
mented the tables. There was moi
sufficient room for the dishes, and the
display savored more of vulgarity than
art, but the host, says the Journal, was
probably satisfied with his efforts tc
to surpass all others in floral ornamen'
| tafiop -. q l. go.